How nice to find a food that is as extraordinarily tasty as it is healthful! Since their introduction to America, Marcona almonds are a runaway favorite among food lovers.

They are smooth and crunchy with an incomparably sweet delicate taste -- quite a different flavor than their American cousins. Our Marcona almonds are size 16+ - the largest grade produced in the world. These almonds are lightly sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, sprinkled with salt and then sealed in a jar for freshness.

The supply of Marcona almonds is limited, since, until recently, Spain was the sole source in the world.

Marconas are a delicate strain of almond since the trees are early bloomers, making the blossoms especially vulnerable to early spring frosts.

The groves are found along the Mediterranean coasts of Spain -- from the southern coast of Málaga, proceeding east up the coast to Tarragona.

You may be familiar with almonds in the United States which are contained in light brown, porous shells. The Spanish Marcona almonds are a different variety that has a protective hard shell that resists insects. For this reason they may be grown naturally with no need for herbicides.

Almonds are one of the healthiest snacks. They are dense with healthy nutrients. A handful of Marcona almonds is overflowing with healthy attributes.

Their high content of cholesterol fighting mono unsaturated oil makes them even healthier. A recent study showed that when people eat roughly a handful of almonds a day, they lowered their LDL cholesterol by 3%!

"Two of the four jars were gone in a few days. Trying to make the rest last! These are dry, salted Marcona Almonds. Great flavor and freshness."

BONNIE Miller Donaldson - Hyattsville, MD

james posey - covington, TN

"just as I expected - sweet/saltiness perfect combination."

LOREDANA ZAMBON - NAPLES, FL

NANCY MANCING - LAFAYETTE, IN

ANDREA NICOLLS - Silver Spring, MD

"These almonds are great!"

Luis Delgado - Las Vegas, Nevada

Miguel Martinez - Kenner, LA

Cathie HUNT - Hamilton, ON

"Absolutely delicious. I have seen this product create instant foodies."

James Bridges - Walton, KY

Elizabeth Hardwick - Bethesda, MD

"Just like was often served in Spain with a drink. I have never seen tis type of almond in the USA"

priscilla bath - hamilton square, NJ

"Delicious! I like to spice them up!"

Genebra Amaro - Philadelphia, PA

"We love these almonds and enjoy them as an appetizer. We recently served them to someone who has never eaten an almond before. She loved them and came to your store and bought a jar!!"

INGRID BROWN - WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia

JOSE LOPEZ - MIAMI, FL

"Mildly sweet taste but not oily like some Marcona almonds I've bought elsewhere."

Jennifer Ranger - Endicott, New York

"Marcona almonds - what's not to like?!"

John Hopper - Houston, Texas

STEPHEN PEPE - LOMPOC, CA

"These slightly salted almonds are divine. I am truly pleased with their roasted flavor and crisp crunch.They are packed in a nice octagonal jar,too!!"

Charlene Hiebel - Wetumpka, AL

"These you can eat and eat and eat and eat….they are delicious!"

Sergio Cervetti - Doylestown, PA

"These are the best almonds I've ever eaten."

Allen Proulx - Starkville, MS

"A party favorite."

flora braganza - lafayette

John Hastings - Arlington

"First time I have tried these, this will not be my last order!"

Kathleen S Gaston - Fleming Island

Susan Gerberich - Excelsior

"Just like the one's I had when I lived in Valencia."

DOROTHY ANDERSON - WARREN

"Very good with "Sherry" and by themselves. Fabulose flavor."

Marina Bounds - Drexel Hill

LAWRENCE MANSON - VENTURA

JEREMY FINKELSTEIN - New York

Murray Singleton - Portland

Linda Gradess - Lake Worth

"My favorite dish to snack on. Great with wine, by themselves, alongside olives."

Shannon Moore - Johnson City

Christopher Arp - Charles City

"Oh my goodness! As a native Californian, I almost feel guilty for admitting California almonds are no longer my favorite. THESE marconas sauteed in olive oil are absolutely delicious! A new indulgence...and a healthy one, at that (if I don't gobble the entire jar). These would be perfect for parties...your guests will be delighted! And I don't mean merely fun parties. Consider these for elegant affairs, as well. Very special."

"I love these almonds, and buy them all year. They were sold out for a while, and when I bought them next (May 2012) they were not as good. They are darker and harder than before. How could there be such difference from previous batches???"

Martha - Potomac, Maryland

Evelyn

"Never have I had almonds like these. They are served with coctails all over Spain and we got addicted! These are just wonderful."

Diana from Tallahassee, F

peggy lambert

"loved them"

Sharyl Perkett

"I had bought these Almonds in HOMEGOODS , wow they are the most tsaty Nutrional savory Nuts unconventional quality Thank goodness I found you to order more They help you ease hunger and actually make you loose weight the healthy way THANK YOU "